.Bangladesh's apparel exports fell in the second quarter of 2026. Shipments to Europe dropped sharply, with Germany, France and the Netherlands down by double digits in value. The US market held up better and Bangladesh gained market share there. Energy shortages have since disrupted production, but gas supply is now being restored.

Bangladesh's apparel exports remained depressed in the first quarter of 2026 as shifting trade dynamics, European preference for discounted Chinese goods, and falling demand in key Western markets weighed heavily on shipment volumes.
Our report offers a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's apparel exports in the 4th quarter of 2025, in volume, value, and unit values per destination. Shipments are covered over the last four years. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.

Bangladesh's apparel export sector is navigating its most difficult conjuncture in years, with geopolitical disruption, rising logistics costs, and an impending loss of preferential trade access converging at a moment when the industry's low-cost model is already under strain.
Our report offers a comprehensive view of Bangladesh's apparel exports in the 4th quarter of 2025, in volume, value, and unit values per destination. Shipments are covered over the last four years. Knit, woven, and total apparel exports are separately published. All data are available for download.